Self development

Reason for change.

I want to talk about finding a reason or meaning great enough to implement change, lasting change that is. I bring this up because after 10+ years of meaningless yo-yo diets aimed purely at weight loss with no real education about healthy living, my big sister has finally decided she wants more. What did it take? Well, kids and her desire to be the best mum, or more importantly role model for the lives she has been blessed with to raise. After a very long conversation about 6-8 weeks ago for which I was on the side of the road mid way through a leisurely training ride. Initially she wanted to know and change everything, TODAY! My response was as always abrupt, NO! This time the change was to be based on education and sustainability, her common response was I don’t know how to shop, cook, create healthy meals or don’t have time to prepare. Well, again I may have been a little blunt with my reply of, if you have time to watch neighbours, home and away, or any TV for that matter then surely you have time to cook! Then I reminded her of just how smart she was, cooking isn’t based on brains, it’s based on creativity and a desire to nourish the body. Slowly but surly I could hear her voice and attitude change, starting to believe that eating Healthy was a simple choice, which started in her own back yard. Veggies galore, fresh eggs, neighbouring farms and local fish shops this change was happening. Now each week she sends me photos of new foods, creations and nourishing meals that 8weeks ago were just a picture in a book.
Another point was that she implemented/started this transformation only a few weeks before Christmas and the holiday season, right when most are ok with poor choices and already accepting imminent weight gain. She has done the opposite, losing weight, gaining energy, vibrance and looking great. Starting 2015 already on a high!
To sum up I encourage you to really create a meaning and belief as to why you set each goal moving forward.
Goals shouldn’t be set based on a new year, rather a new you.
Small steps equal great change!

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I'm a Fire fighter based in Queensland, Australia with a background in personal training. I've studied health coaching along with a diploma in fitness and my aim is to find balance in life through holistic practices and self exploration. The purpose of this blog is to share my journey and knowledge to facilitate others in finding health, happiness and fulfilment in life. With the constant thought of how the simple things in life can often be the best.
"Simplicity is the key to brilliance" -Bruce lee.
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Ever read The China Study? That’s what I read when I came back from Honeymoon/Challenge USA. Between August 2014 – December 2014 I read a ton including no meat athlete, Thrive, Scott Jurkeks book, Lo Carb Fraud, Just Food, In Defense of Food. What I recommend to ppl is Whole Grains Plant Based diet these days and I’m completely with you that an abrupt no was required. Ppl need to be more focused on sustainability rather than a rollercoaster of nutrition. And I agree that it takes time. It’s best to ease into change otherwise, it typically fails.